Letter Writing

Letter Writing Campaigns

Support Homeless Residents in Mesa County! Write a letter!

Show your support for local City Council Members and County Commissioners to encourage them as they press forward in a positive direction on behalf of homeless residents in the Grand Valley. Showing your support in a written letter is the best way to get their attention though you are welcome to e-mail your letters as well. Please feel free to use the letter template below or create your own letter of support. Below the text of the letter you will find a listing of city and county officials to which you may send your letter or email.

Date __________,

Dear _________________,

I understand that recently several Councilmembers went to great efforts to better understand the plight of the homeless in Grand Junction. I also understand “the homeless issue” has become a frequent conversation piece at Council workshops and meetings. I applaud your efforts to embrace this problem head on. I also commend you for working with local service providers and organizations toward creating viable solutions that help these individuals move in the direction of self-sufficiency.

I recognize Council Members feel a great amount of pressure when moving in a positive direction concerning homelessness. It seems that whenever “the homeless issue” gets mentioned by the media, a small but fervent group of people begin speaking out against our homeless citizens. They passionately spread their message of hate through blogs, letters to editors and in letters to you. Please hear my message now. I support you in doing the right thing for the long term benefit of this community and the homeless persons who live here too.

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with these difficult issues.

With great Respect and Admiration,

Your Name______

THE FOLLOWING CONTACTS ARE CURRENT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012:

Grand Junction City Council

You may leave a message on the City Council voice mailbox at 970-244-1504. To better serve you, City Council encourages you to leave contact information if you do leave a voicemail message. The City Hall address is 250 North 5^th Street in Grand Junction, CO 81501

Mayor Tom Kenyon, District A This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Pitts, District At Large This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Councilmember Sam Susuras, District B This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Councilmember Bennett Boeschenstein, District C This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Councilmember Laura Luke, District D This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Councilmember Teresa Coons, District E This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Councilmember Jim Doody, District At Large This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Grand Junction City Attorney

John Shaver This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 244.1508

City Planner

There are a number of employees in the City Planning Department. They ask that you contact them by calling 244.1430 or emailing them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Police Department